Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Photo Credit: IPL)

The third day of the Indian Premier League 2026 got off to a sensational start Rajasthan Royals Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the teenage sensation, further enhanced his growing reputation with a brilliant half-century to seal a stunning eight-wicket win. Chennai Super Kings In Guwahati on Monday.All eyes were on the 15-year-old prodigy and he did not disappoint. Suryavanshi played a breathtaking inning of 52 runs with the help of four fours and five sky-high sixes in just 17 balls, helping RR achieve the modest target of 128 runs with 7.5 overs to spare.The left-handed batsman, who had already captured global attention with his record-breaking debut season last year, survived an early scare after being dismissed on the very first ball. However, he immediately calmed down and launched a ferocious counterattack, bringing up his half-century in just 15 balls.Reflecting on his approach, Suryavanshi said he balanced the attack with caution but stressed the importance of the powerplay. “I think about the defence, but today our plan was to control the game in the powerplay because that phase is important in chasing small targets,” he said.His fearless hitting included consecutive sixes off Noor Ahmed, sending the home crowd into frenzy, before he eventually fell victim to a sharp catch in the deep.Bowlers registered a spectacular victoryEarlier, RR’s decision to bowl first paid off handsomely as their attack dismantled CSK’s batting lineup. jofra archerNandre Berger and Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets each and bowled out Chennai for 127 runs in 19.4 overs.CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and debutant players sanju samson She lost cheaply, leaving the five-time champion to struggle. A late effort from Jamie Overton (43 off 36 balls) helped take the total to a somewhat respectable score.Burger, who took 2 for 26, was named player of the match, while Archer impressed with 2 for 19.Gaikwad admitted that it was a bad start for his team. “There are a lot of young players in the group, so it’s probably going to be a nervous start for everyone. It’s good to have winning games behind us, but we need to improve quickly,” he said. CSK is also without veteran MS Dhoni, who continues to recover from a calf injury.IPL action has shifted MullanpurWith RR off to a great start and CSK left looking for answers, the spotlight now turns to Day 4’s action. Punjab Kings will take on Gujarat Titans at Mullanpur, New Chandigarh later today as the tournament gathers early momentum.